FRANCE 2 Ducats / 2 Pistoles 1664 , Besançon. 6.91 g. Struck in the city of Besançon in the name of Karl V, Holy Roman Emperor 1519-1556. Obv.: Nimbed double-headed Imperial eagle bearing civic coat of arms (city arms with columns) on breast; Imperial crown above. Rev.: Crowned and armored full-length figure of Emperor Charles V standing right, wearing sword, holding shoulder-slung scepter in right hand and globus cruciger in outstretched left hand; split date 16 - 64 flanking figure. Localized surface work has reduced the appearance of a few light scratches and marks. Of great rarity; only two specimens appear to have been offered at major, traceable auctions during the past 25 years. Fr. 76, Ex. Rauch 98, 21.09.2015, lot 1282 Grade: EF